Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Havenstreet.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Havenstreet
Funeral wake catering in Havenstreet, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Havenstreet and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. We’re often asked to cater life celebrations and church and village hall wakes, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads.
Near Havenstreet, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Havenstreet
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Havenstreet is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Havenstreet
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Havenstreet
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Who books funeral wake catering in Havenstreet?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Havenstreet and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
For a service at a church like St. Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Havenstreet
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Havenstreet are part of our patch. Havenstreet is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Havenstreet to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Smallbrook Junction station is about 2.2 miles away. Havenstreet is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO33, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Havenstreet, we cover Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Havenstreet
What’s the nearest station to Havenstreet?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Havenstreet?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Havenstreet. In winter, it’s dark in Havenstreet by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Havenstreet
Also in Havenstreet
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards